| Code | Duration | Currency | Fee Per Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEA-DD-EL |
15 Hours
|
USD
|
450
|
This is a self-paced, on-demand e-learning course. Upon enrollment, all course videos and materials will be delivered to your email within 12 hours. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the required quizzes and assignments.
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Directional Drilling Practices and Applications
This course provides petroleum professionals with an in-depth understanding of directional drilling principles and applications, equipping them with the knowledge to optimize drilling performance, reduce costs, and maximize reservoir contact.
Description
Directional drilling is one of the most critical technologies in today’s oil and gas industry, enabling efficient well placement, enhanced reservoir exposure, and reduced surface footprint. This self-paced course covers the complete spectrum of directional drilling practices—from fundamentals and trajectory design to advanced applications and industry challenges. Developed by seasoned drilling professionals, the course blends theoretical foundations with real-world insights, ensuring participants acquire both conceptual clarity and industry relevance.
As reservoirs become increasingly complex and operational efficiency is paramount, directional drilling has become an indispensable technique in oil and gas exploration and production. Mastery of directional drilling not only ensures optimal wellbore placement but also improves hydrocarbon recovery and cost efficiency. This course provides industry professionals with structured learning that bridges engineering principles and operational realities, enabling them to confidently address modern drilling challenges.
Participants will learn to:
• Understand the principles and classifications of directional drilling.
• Interpret well trajectories and apply planning techniques.
• Analyse the tools, technologies, and equipment used in directional drilling.
• Evaluate drilling challenges and mitigation strategies.
• Apply directional drilling concepts to maximize reservoir contact and operational efficiency.
• Improved drilling performance and reduced non-productive time.
• More accurate well placement for optimal reservoir recovery.
• Enhanced workforce capability in advanced drilling practices.
• Cost savings through efficient design and execution of drilling programs.
• Strengthen technical knowledge of directional drilling methods.
• Improve decision-making in well trajectory planning and execution.
• Gain confidence in evaluating drilling tools and technologies.
• Enhance career opportunities by developing a specialized skillset valued across the industry.
This course is ideal for:
• Drilling Engineers and Supervisors
• Well Engineers and Managers
• Petroleum Engineers
• Operations and Field Engineers
• Technical Advisors and Consultants
• Downhole Equipment
• Downhole directional drilling tools and deflection methods
• Drilling motors overview
• Rotary steerable systems (RSS)
• Directional drilling methodologies Design of Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA)
• Well Trajectory Planning
• Horizontal well planning and calculations
• Well path design for directional drilling
• Drill string design for directional drilling
• Shock and vibrations
• Torque and drag in directional drilling
• Wellbore Stability and Drilling Hydraulics
• Wellbore stability in directional drilling
• Downhole cleaning of drilling cuttings
• Multilateral wells and ERD Wells
• Geosteering tools and methodology
• Problems and solutions in directional drilling
On successful completion of this training course, PEA Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
This course has been meticulously developed by a seasoned PEA expert renowned in the oil and gas industry. With extensive hands-on experience and a proven track record in delivering innovative solutions, our trainer brings a wealth of technical expertise, deep industry insight, and a commitment to excellence. Learners can trust that they are gaining knowledge from a leading authority whose dedication to professional development ensures you receive only the highest-quality training to elevate your skills and career prospects.
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